New GW2 Player
I think what you may be looking for is Quickness(attack speed) and Vigor (endurance “dodge” regeneration)
Quickness: http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Quickness
Endurance: http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Endurance
With so many new Traits coming on April 15th we may have some more ways to get this as well. You can also mix certain skills with quickness such as Hundred Blades if you were so inclined.
Some things that could help in this area are:
10% Chance on Critical: Gain Quickness (3 Seconds)
http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Superior_Sigil_of_Rage
You have a 25% chance to gain quickness on a critical hit.
http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Critical_Haste
When you use a healing skill you gain 50% endurance.
http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Superior_Rune_of_the_Adventurer
Your endurance is refilled each time you kill a foe.
http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Sigil_of_Stamina
Gain 50% of your endurance when you swap to this weapon while in combat.
http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Sigil_of_Energy
100% chance to gain might when you dodge, +40% to your Endurance refill rate.
http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Bowl_of_Orrian_Truffle_and_Meat_Stew
That was pretty much what I meant! Thank you for your detailed answer!